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as in to hold on
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Recent Examples of hang on
Real estate signs now hang on the property, signaling it is available for sale or lease.
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Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the report included a key update on the industrial conglomerate's major breakup, which should reward shareholders who hang on.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the ’80s Palm Common Room, a vintage keyboard, a computer mouse and touch-tone phone hang on the walls.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Glenn Counts, Charlotte Observer, 24 Apr. 2026
However, the report included a key update on the industrial conglomerate's major breakup, which should reward shareholders who hang on.
—CNBC, 23 Apr. 2026
Her name and photograph now hang on a plaque, alongside 36 other workers who contributed to Orion but did not live to see its launch earlier this month.
—Brian Maass, CBS News, 16 Apr. 2026
In the ’80s Palm Common Room, a vintage keyboard, a computer mouse and touch-tone phone hang on the walls.
—Lisa Boone, Los Angeles Times, 15 Apr. 2026
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Recent Examples of Synonyms for hang on
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Equations define lines that carry on off the chalkboard, but to where?—
Quanta Magazine,
Quanta Magazine,
29 Apr. 2026
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As spring carries on and summer approaches, our homes are already starting to get hot and stuffy.—
Nolan Lewis,
Architectural Digest,
27 Apr. 2026
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But Maxey missed his final three attempts, and the Celtics held on to win.—
Zack Cox,
Boston Herald,
25 Apr. 2026
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The resurgent Rockies held on to beat the Mets, 4-3, at Citi Field on Friday night behind a terrific start from Michael Lorenzen and some timely hits.—
Patrick Saunders,
Denver Post,
25 Apr. 2026
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Want to keep up with the latest crime coverage?—
Toria Sheffield,
PEOPLE,
27 Apr. 2026
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Please keep up your excellent coverage of everything that’s going on.—
Sun Sentinel Editorial Board,
Sun Sentinel,
27 Apr. 2026
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After one training session, Mura and five or six of his U20 teammates hung around and volunteered to line up as a wall for Messi, who was practicing free kicks.—
Miami Herald,
Miami Herald,
30 Apr. 2026
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Just outside, in the Tirso de Molina plaza, dozens of Africans were hanging around in small groups, many of them regulars at Ángel’s bar.—
Óscar Martínez,
The Dial,
30 Apr. 2026
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These gingham palazzo pants boast a stretchy, elastic waistband that won’t dig in or cause irritation, and their flowy design offers some ease and relaxation on stressful travel days.—
Merrell Readman,
Travel + Leisure,
25 Apr. 2026
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Even without the custom wrapping, just showing up ready to dig in the dirt with her — planting flowers, pulling weeds or repotting something together — turns an ordinary afternoon into quality time.—
Lauren Jarvis-Gibson,
Sacbee.com,
25 Apr. 2026
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After Monday night’s Game 4 victory, there was no bravado, no declarations and no viral sound bites waiting to be misinterpreted.—
Mike Bianchi,
The Orlando Sentinel,
28 Apr. 2026
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The club wanted to offer the 37-year-old Polish striker reduced terms with a secondary role while Lewandowski was waiting to see what the club’s sporting directors would offer him.—
Laia Cervelló Herrero,
New York Times,
27 Apr. 2026
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Wexler, who recently lost one of his closest friends after a motorcycle accident, has persevered with support from his teammates.—
Alex Kushel,
Sun Sentinel,
25 Apr. 2026
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Popes have often used such encounters, especially in the developing world, to rally young people to persevere in the face of poverty, corruption and other challenges.—
Nicole Winfield,
Chicago Tribune,
17 Apr. 2026
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This draft class will go a long way toward determining whether Glenn and Mougey stick around beyond 2026.—
Zack Rosenblatt,
New York Times,
25 Apr. 2026
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Guests can hop on the complimentary bicycles to ride into town or to nearby Surfside Beach, or stick around the property to enjoy the neighborhood’s unique charm.—
Nicole Kliest,
Vogue,
24 Apr. 2026
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“Hang on.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/hang%20on. Accessed 2 May. 2026.
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